World News

BunkerMetric: New Tool Gives Analytical Insights into Physical Bunker Markets

New system automatically tracks bunkering barges to determine delivery volume, utilization, and other metrics, co-founder Christian Plum tells Ship & Bunker.

8 Feb 2018

Crude Prices Remain Soft

Bunker prices were softer in all major ports.

6 Feb 2018

EMSA Releases Guidance Document for LNG Bunkering

The document is intended to support port authorities and administrations supporting the LNG as marine fuel.

6 Feb 2018

World's First Ballast-Free LNG Bunkering Vessel on Track for Delivery, Says LR

The Hyundai Mipo Dockyard is set to deliver the LNG bunkering vessel later in 2018.

6 Feb 2018

Shipowners Can't Expect 2020 Non-Compliance Fines to Be Covered, Says Swedish Club

But marine insurer adds that flexible, case-by-case approach can be.

6 Feb 2018

AISSOT Boosts Bunkering Capability in Iraq, On Track for Monthly Sales of 80,000 mt

January volume was close to 40,000 mt and the supplier has now introduced two more new barges, AISSOT tells Ship & Bunker.

6 Feb 2018

Permian, Iran Can Boost Output Within Days, Say Experts

Iran is reportedly prepared to add another 100,000 barrels if OPEC ends its production cuts early.

5 Feb 2018

STS Oil Transfer Believed to Be Linked to Pollution Found on Fujairah Beach

Tanker Trackers suggests that spills during STS transfers occur regularly in the region, but are not known to the public.

5 Feb 2018

Scrapping Still Believe to Be a Key Driver Toward Tanker Market Balance: Poten & Partners

However, tonne-mile demand growth is also needed to help the situation, says consultancy.

5 Feb 2018

IMO Secretary-General Lim on IMO2020: There is No Turning Back!

Ensuring consistent implementation of the 0.50% requirement is a key item on the agenda of this week's sub-committee meeting, says IMO.

5 Feb 2018

Wärtsilä and Boreal Team Up to Develop Hydrogen-Powered Ferries

Boreal says the new ferry is set to become the first vessel of its size to be powered by hydrogen in commercial operation.

5 Feb 2018

Indian and Russian Shipbuilders Sign MoU to Develop "Eco-Friendly" Vessels

The MoU is intended to prepare to cater to the demand for different kinds of vessels that is expected over the near and medium term.

5 Feb 2018

MAN Diesel & Turbo, Hyundai to Develop LPG Dual-Fuel Engine

LPG is easy to bunker, says MAN Diesel & Turbo.

5 Feb 2018

LPG Bunkers At Least as Attractive as LNG: WLPGA

LPG is clean, immediately available, has low particle emissions, low NOx, and nearly zero SOx, the LPG advocacy group says.

5 Feb 2018

Rightship Appoints New CEO

Martin Crawford-Brunt takes the helm on March 12, 2018.

5 Feb 2018

IMO Releases Updated FAQ on IMO2020 Regs

The document deals with several issues surrounding the new rules.

5 Feb 2018

PBES Equips Battery Systems on Norway's Newest Zero-Emission Ferries

The new ferries are noted to come under an ongoing push toward zero and low emission public transportation in Norway.

5 Feb 2018

Taiwan's Early Adoption of 0.5% Sulfur Cap Unsettles Shipowners

Owners and operators most likely to take distillate fuel and pay more.

5 Feb 2018

Bunker Holding Consolidates its Global Physical Supply Units Under "Bunker One" Brand

"Bunker One will also become the platform from which we will expand our world-wide physical presence," says Peter Zachariassen, Global Director Physical, Bunker One.

2 Feb 2018

Van Oord Adds First LNG-Powered Vessel to Its Fleet

The newbuild is hailed by Van Oord as the beginning of a new generation of dredging vessels.

1 Feb 2018